Barbera | Grape variety
The Barbera grape variety is a northern Italian icon and is one of the flagships of Piedmont, where it shapes the wine world together with the Nebbiolo and Dolcetto varieties. Particularly known for the noble Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti appellations, Barbera is prized for its fresh, colorful red wines with fine acidity and a comparatively gentle tannin content. As a multi-faceted variety, it is native to several regions in Italy - from Emilia-Romagna to the southern growing regions of Apulia, Campania and even the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
The Barbera nera grape delights winemakers and wine lovers with its ability to produce lively, fruity wines. Its soft, velvety tannin profile sets it apart from Nebbiolo, the often tannic star of Piedmont, and makes Barbera an excellent partner for both cuvées and single-varietal wines. Italy's growing focus on single-varietal labels is giving Barbera wines increasing international attention.
In its youth, Barbera is a lively cherry red with a fresh cherry aroma that stands out from the often more austere Nebbiolo with its roundness and silky tannins. Barrels lend the grape variety additional elegance: Barbera gains depth and complexity as it matures, with the tart cherry often developing into darker notes and subtle wood tannins harmoniously rounding off the balance. A fine plum note also often emerges - powerful and round, similar to the characteristics of a Merlot, but closer to Mourvèdre at its core. In warm climates, the challenge is to avoid over-ripening, as Barbera otherwise tends towards dull, prune-like aromas and loses its typical cherry freshness.
Barbera is therefore much more than just the “little brother” of Nebbiolo. As a grape variety that combines both elegance and expressiveness, it brings the terroir of Italy - particularly that of Piedmont - to the glass in a sensual, fruity way. - Gerardo [TS11/24]
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Mommiano · Barbera d'Alba DOC 2024Marco Porello, Piedmont
The Barbera Mommiano shines in the glass with a vibrant ruby red hue, accented by youthful violet reflections. Its bouquet is intense and inviting, dominated by an abundance of juicy red fruits such as cherries and wild berries. Even on the nose, the varietal's characteristic freshness is evident, harmoniously rounded off by a subtle, spicy...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Mon Ross · Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2024Forteto della Luja, Piedmont
The Barbera d'Asti Mon Ross shines in the glass in an intense cherry red with fine garnet reflections. On the nose, it develops a fresh, fruity bouquet with aromas of cherry and raspberry, complemented by delicate floral notes of violets that emphasize its youthful...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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La Villa · Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2024 (Bio)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Barbera - a classic from Tenuta Olim Bauda that impressively reflects the elegance and tradition of Piedmont. This smooth Barbera has a bright ruby red color in the glass, highlighting its youthful freshness and vitality. The nose reveals a fine, intense bouquet reminiscent of juicy cherries and ripe forest...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Paolina · Barbera d'Alba DOC 2024Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
Barbera d'Alba Paolina is a fresh, uncomplicated red wine with the authentic charm of Piedmont. The nose reveals an elegant bouquet with floral notes of violets, accompanied by a subtle hint of coniferous wood - an aroma that immediately reveals its regional...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Vigna Santella del Gröm · Curtefranca Rosso DOC 2016Ricci Curbastro, Lombardy
The Vigna Santella del Gröm Curtefranca Rosso shines in the glass with a deep ruby red, interspersed with fine light red reflections that emphasize its maturity and elegance. The bouquet is intense and balanced, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, interwoven with fine wood notes and a hint of spices. This complex aromatic structure gives the wine a special depth and...
€ 14,95 € 13,99 = 18,65 €/L
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Le Rocchette · Barbera d'Asti Superiore Riserva DOCG 2020Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
The Le Rocchette Barbera d'Asti Superiore from Tenuta Olim Bauda impresses in the glass with its deep purple color and violet reflections. Its bouquet is complex, fine and intense, with harmonious notes of ripe fruit such as plums, complemented by nuances of cocoa and subtle spices. This aromatic diversity makes it a special...
€ 16,95 = 22,60 €/L
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Piani · Barbera d'Alba DOCG 2023Pelissero, Piedmont
Barbera d'Alba Piani appears in the glass in a clear, lively ruby red colour, which already gives a visual hint of the wine's intensity and fruitiness. The nose reveals a delicate bouquet of dominant dark fruit aromas, in which juicy blackberries and plums combine with spicy accents and are accompanied by a subtle wood note that comes from ageing in oak barrels. On the palate, the wine is lively and balanced, with well-integrated, polished tannins and a lively acidity that emphasises the fruity...
€ 16,95 = 22,60 €/L
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Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2021 (Bio)Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
This exceptional Barbera comes from the renowned Cannubi Muscatel vineyard, whose vines date back to 1942 and produce grapes of exceptional quality. In the glass, the wine is an intense ruby red with a dark, almost impenetrable core. The typical varietal aromas unfold on the nose: lush notes of black cherry and blackberry meet subtle hints of meadow herbs and a subtle spiciness that lend depth and finesse to the...
€ 19,95 = 26,60 €/L
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Le Grive · Monferrato Rosso DOC 2023Forteto della Luja, Piedmont
The Monferrato Rosso Le Grive delights with a multi-layered aroma in which fresh red fruit meets fine vanilla notes and exotic spices. This elegant composition unfolds a warm, inviting aroma in the glass, which underlines the special harmony of this cuvée of Barbera and Pinot...
€ 20,95 = 27,93 €/L
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La Villa · Barbera d'Asti MAGNUM DOCG 2023Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Barbera - a classic from Tenuta Olim Bauda that impressively reflects the elegance and tradition of Piedmont. This smooth Barbera has a bright ruby red color in the glass, highlighting its youthful freshness and vitality. The nose reveals a fine, intense bouquet reminiscent of juicy cherries and ripe forest...
€ 27,50 = 18,33 €/L
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Nizza · Barbera d'Asti Riserva DOC 2020Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
The Nizza Barbera d'Asti Riserva from Tenuta Olim Bauda is an expression of pure elegance and finesse, representing the essence of the Barbera grape at the highest level. Its deep purple color in the glass already visually announces its intensity and...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva DOCG 2019Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
A magnum bottle of Nizza Riserva Bauda in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 44,95 = 59,93 €/L
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Geschenk: Forteto della Luja · 2x Mon Ross Barbera d'Asti, 1x Monferrato Rosso Le Grive (3er Geschenkbox)Forteto della Luja, Piedmont
Two bottles of Mon Ross Barbera d'Asti and a bottle of Le Grive Monferrato Rosso by Forteto della Luja in an attractive gift box:
€ 46,95 = 20,87 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva MAGNUM DOCG 2018 (1er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
A magnum bottle of Nizza Riserva Bauda in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 95,00 = 63,33 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva DOCG 2019 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Six bottles of Bauda Nizza Riserva in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 280,00 = 62,22 €/L
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Barbera | Grape variety | Buy at Gerardo
Barbera, also called the 'people's grape of piedmont', is a red grape variety grown in Piedmont, which has been cultivated in Monferrato since the Middle Ages. Today Barbera is widespread throughout Italy (mainly Piedmont), adaptable and high-yielding. The wines made from it are powerful, with relatively low tannin and tight acidity. Not much remains of the former surpluses of the 1980s, and winemakers now take great care of their Barbera. Some also like to grow this grape variety in wooden barrels (e.g. in small barrique barrels).
Already cultivated in the 13th century in Monferrato, the high-quality Barbera grape is now widespread throughout Italy. The powerful wines made from this autochthonous red grape variety are appreciated for their distinct fruity aromas. The Barbera grape today ranks third among the top Italian red wine varieties: right after Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Sometimes the Barbera grape is also called 'the people's grape of Piedmont' because of its versatility and high yield. Barbera is still the most widespread grape variety in Piedmont, dominating the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, but the grape variety is also strongly present in the areas of Cuneo and Turin. The medium-sized pyramid-shaped, winged grapes with heavily ripened, blue-black berries are endowed with considerable acidity levels and are used in numerous wines, most of which are prestigious and can be aged for a long time. - Gerardo